DRINAGH GUIDED TOUR FIELD GUIDE
Harvest the Moment: A Malone Family Orchard Walk in Drinagh
A 1.5-hour guided visit to Malone Fruit Farm led by the Malone family, offering behind-the-scenes orchard access, a look at on‑site production, and tastes of their artisan products—this guide explains what to expect on the farm visit and how to plan for it.
Harvest the Moment: A Malone Family Orchard Walk in Drinagh.
Set in the working orchards of Malone Fruit Farm, this guided visit is led by a member of the Malone family and blends hands-on views of fruit production with stories of a multigenerational Irish farm. Expect a compact, immersive exploration of orchards, fruit tunnels and production areas that highlights traditional growing, sustainability and on‑site processing into jams, juices and preserves.
Highlights
Outing Highlights
Walk the Malone Orchards
Stroll between rows of fruit crops and learn seasonal growing and harvesting techniques from the family who tends them—a direct encounter with the living landscape of an Irish fruit farm.
See Fruit Become Award‑Winning Products
Tour the farm’s production areas and fruit tunnels to observe how harvested fruit is transformed into jams, juices and preserves that have won local recognition.
Fresh Picks and a Charming Farm Shop
Sample freshly picked produce when in season and browse the farm shop stocked with homemade goods and local treats—an immediate taste of the farm’s output and traditions.
What the day feels like
What the Visit Feels Like
The visit unfolds as a focused 1.5‑hour walkthrough led by a Malone family member: a measured route through orchard rows, a stop in fruit tunnels and production spaces to see processing up close, and a concluding opportunity to taste seasonal fruit and artisan creations in the farm shop. The tone is conversational and educational, rooted in family stories and sustainable, traditional practices.
Suitability
Who it's for
Who this visit suits—and who should confirm details before booking.
Practical planner
Details to review before reserving
The guided visit runs approximately 1.5 hours and is structured to include orchard, production and tasting/shop stops.
Operator materials provided here do not list a mandatory gear list; visitors should be prepared for a short farm walk and check with the operator for any recommended items.
Meet at Malone Fruit Farm (Closh, Ballon, Co. Carlow, R14 V379). Confirm arrival details and any updates with Good Food Ireland ahead of your visit.
Review cancellation policies before reserving.
Frequently asked questions
Planning Your Outing
How long is the tour?
The guided farm visit lasts approximately 1.5 hours.
Where do we meet?
The meeting point is Malone Fruit Farm, Closh, Ballon, Co. Carlow, R14 V379.
Who leads the tour?
The tour is led by a member of the Malone family, the farm’s generational operators.
What will we see on the visit?
Visitors walk through orchards, visit fruit tunnels and production areas, and can taste produce and artisan products in the farm shop.
Is there tasting included?
Yes—tasting of freshly picked produce is offered when in season, and the farm shop stocks homemade goods and local treats.